IT’S NOT RACIST TO WANT HOMELAND SECURITY AND TO OBEY THE LAWS OF OUR LAND. OBAMA DEPORTED MORE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS THAN ANY OTHER PRESIDENT.
TO CATEGORIZE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AS RACIST IS WRONG. THIS COMPANY IS NOT ONLY WRONG THEY ARE PROMOTING HATE AND DIVIDE.

What a self righteous company who has flawed thinking. They are part of the problem, not the solution. Thanks for the information, I won’t EVER be ordering from this company. I dislike companies that promote hate through their public platform and then they capitalize off of that hate. It’s disturbing.

Respectfully, the company is not spewing hate and division. It’s encouraging you are against such rhetoric and tactics. Have you ever complained to the real promoters of hate and division? Hannity, Limbaugh, Malkin, Ingraham, Fox, Sinclair, Falwell Jr., Franklin Graham, and the draft dodging/loan defaulting/self-proclaimed king of debt/vendor screwing/adulterer/multiple bankruptcies/I haven’t done anything for which I need to seek God’s forgiveness/I’m a very stable genius/six lies a day guy? Or did we somehow miss how kind and compassionate they’ve (and their supporters) treated non-whites and non-Christians the last several years, including the Obama family. How can anyone who is a Christian in particular, and has a sense of decency, in general even tolerate the discourse set forth by conservative “leaders” in media, church and politics? And don’t even start with the ‘what aboutism, both sides do it.’

Cristal, I did check it out. Thanks for posting your comment. I think their stance could also inspire people to order from them! My comment is not to start any debate. It’s very interesting though how current events are very polarizing in our country and also how it’s causing individuals, organizations and companies to become more aware and active. Regardless of where one falls in opinion, one common good is that it is increases awareness and debate amongst some who might not otherwise be paying attention. If one doesn’t like what is happening then get involved!

From FB:
$34.95 American Soul Box Free, no purchase needed —
With the revelations of this week, the time has come for us all to stop pretending that what is happening in America is in any way normal. Right now we are in a struggle for the Heart and Soul of our country. It is a struggle we can’t allow ourselves to lose.

America matters, not just to us but to the world. The forces both foreign and domestic who’ve worked to shape the Republican Party into what it is today knew what they were doing. As long as America is America there is hope in all the corners of the world. Shut off our light and hope fades, opening the door for corruption to take hold. This week the corruption of the current administration was made clear time and time again. If they go unchallenged and are allowed to declare themselves above the law, the hope that is America will surely fade. We can’t let that happen.

If last week you were still backing the administration, after all we’ve learned this week please-please-please give thought to stopping. Last week he was saying he is not a criminal. This week the argument shifted to it’s illegal for the FBI to catch him in his crimes. Innocent people don’t do what this administration is doing. If you go along with this you are lost. Please don’t be lost. Snap out of it. Too many people need you. If you give up your values and replace them with his it will be at least a decade before the young people in your life respect you again. It’s still not too late to change the course you’re on, but soon it will be. Act now. Be the hero!

At Penzeys, in our time speaking out we’ve learned through experience that good messages are shared. When a good message is combined with something of value for free it has even greater reach. And if you have a message that you wish would reach many-many people, combine it with something free of great value. Now seems more than ever to be a time to try and reach everybody. Please give thought to helping us by sharing this offer

So $34.95 value 8-jar American Heart and Soul boxes yours free with no purchase needed. If you can get to one of our stores by the end of day tomorrow these $34.95 boxes are flat-out free. Online at penzeys.com, they are still free but regular shipping fees will apply. Through tomorrow at midnight we’ve reduced our usual $30 minimum for shipping to just $20. I hope this helps.

Online at penzeys.com, to get your Soul box simply type “America” into the apply code box at checkout. No need to place the box into your cart, the code will do that for you. And if you are looking for a good deal to reach the reduced $20 minimum for free shipping the regularly $14.95 Joy of Cinnamon boxes for just $6.95 (3 for $20.85) is quite the value. Just like the reduced minimum for free shipping, no coupon or code is needed for the Joy of Cinnamon Box. https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/joy-of-cinnamon-mini-gift-box/c-24/p-3109/pd-gb

And please spread the word, especially to those short on cash. If you can, bring them along with you to Penzeys. These are really nice boxes, possibly the best thing we’ve ever put together. These blends make up much of the soul of American cooking and each represents those souls brave enough to find their way to America whose courage has always made America great.

What we are standing up for isn’t happening in a vacuum. There really are those who want to limit our ability to spread our message that the very same kindness that works so well around the dinner table to build better futures works around the world as well. My hope is that there are fewer in this crowd after this last week. Still it has been your word-of-mouth that has kept us growing through this period. I would appreciate it greatly if you could keep that going for at least a little bit longer. Thanks.

And thanks for caring so much for the world around you that you actually take the time to cook. You heal the world, you really do.

p.s. Please find your own unique way to speak out, act up, or just make a difference. Though it may not always seem it, the courage of immigrants is in all our DNA. Now’s the time to put it to good use. And if you can think of anyone who might like $34.95 worth of 8 great blends, cool pin, brochure, and tip cards all for free please, share this post. Your word-of-mouth really is everything.

Me Too! I’ve more than doubled my ordering in the last 18 months. They often ask for stories about how people’s luves are being affected and my story was a finalist. They truly want people’s suffering to end, and I for one whole heartedly support that. Great company and their quality, customer service, and variety of gift sets, etc is stellar.

I wasn’t going to buy this until I read their statement. They seem to love America and if they have to sacrifice some profit it doesn’t matter and isn’t important compared to what’s going on. It’s vital at this time to take a stand. This company gets my $. Hopefully it will help cancel out the people who are boycotting. Nice to see a business who has their priorities in order. They won my business!

Every company and human has a right to their beliefs. It’s actually refreshing to see a company outspoken about it, instead of it being uncovered and people throw a fit. We can’t have sugar and spice and everything nice, especially if you only buy from companies that share the same exact views as you (as I feel that would be hard to find.)

Thank you so much for pointing out their political agenda. I wouldn’t order this free product if even the shipping was also free. The couldn’t pay me to take their product. I wish I could publicly debate them on the issues. I know I would win.

Cristal, thanks for letting our family know this information regarding this company’s political agenda. We wouldn’t be ordering their product even if the shipping was free.

I WONDER IF THIS COMPANY HAD A PROBLEM WHEN OBAMA DOUBLED OUR DEBT AND SPENT MORE THAN ALL 43 PRESIDENTS COMBINED WHILE DOUBLING THOSE ON FOOD STAMPS? I ALSO WONDER IF THIS COMPANY HAD A PROBLEM WHEN HILLARY SOLD 20% OF OUR URANIUM TO RUSSIA WHILE SHE WAS SECRETARY OF STATE. I WONDER IF THIS COMPANY KNOWS THAT OBAMA DEPORTED MORE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS THAN ANY OTHER PRESIDENT? I WONDER IF THIS COMPANY OBJECTED WHEN THE FBI (COMEY) CLEARED HILLARY OF WRONGDOING ONE MONTH PRIOR TO INTERVIEWING HER REGARDING HER DELETING AND BLEACHING 33,000 EMAILS AND HAVING A PERSONAL SERVER IN HER HOME. ALSO, HUMA, HILLARY’s ASSISTANT’S HUSBAND WHO IS NOW SERVING TIME IN JAIL FOR SEXTING AN UNDERAGE GIRL, RECEIVED CLASSIFIED EMAILS ON HIS COMPUTER. I WONDER IF THIS COMPANY OBJECTED WHEN IT APPEARS THE DEMOCRATS PAID FOR A FAKE RUSSIAN DOSSIER WHICH THEY MAY HAVE USED THAT INFORMATION TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO SPY ON INNOCENT AMERICANS? STAY TUNE FOR THAT BIT OF INFORMATION IT IS ONGOING AND IT APPEARS IT’S GOING TO GET UGLY. KEEP POLITICS OUT OF SELLING A PRODUCT BECAUSE MOST OF THE TIME YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT.

They also are offering free shipping if you spend $20 or more. They have great, high quality products that I use every day. Even their basic spices/herbs are of a superior quality and a lot fresher than what you find at the grocery store, and probably cheaper too. They have a lot of great blends, and some good salt free options too. Some of our favorite things are the beef and chicken bases (makes for GREAT soup), pasta sprinkle, pumpkin spice, BBQ3000, Italian dressing base, cinnamon, and Chicago steak seasoning. They do get people who don’t like the owner because he’s very opinionated politically, but I could care less. I love their products and his political stance doesn’t affect me whatsoever.

Unless you’re Bill from Penzey’s who has repeatedly gone off on republicans/conservatives and has even told people who don’t share his views to unsubscribe from his emails in prior emails he has put out.

I noticed they are offering free shipping on orders of $19.95+, AND, when I added multiples of the same item the cost per item went down significantly. I found it to be a much better deal to add about $20 worth of product in addition to the free sampler.

BTW, I’ve ordered from this company before and found their product to be excellent, and their service to be outstanding.

Their cinnamon is fabulous and when real Madagascar vanilla prices skyrocketed worldwide, they gave their customers a heads up and told them when to order by BEFORE their prices had to shoot up as well.

just one reason i love Penzey’s spices — i don’t really cook either, but they help me make food that tastes like i know what i’m doing.
for people who don’t really cook, they have so many blends with simple suggestions on the bottle of how to use, so you don’t have to know a lot about cooking. their expertise helps food be tastier, even for the non-gourmet!

I’ve actually started cooking more since I found Penzy’s! I love this company and how forward Bill is with his beliefs. It made me take advantage of some of their deals, and the spices are so good it’s made me start cooking more!

Thanks so very much I sure can use these in to add to my spice collection in my camper. I love Penzey Spices as they are so very good and sunny paris is on of my favorites and I love to use it in tuna fish salad.

Penzey’s stands *against* hatred and racism- I can’t imagine what sort of person would boycott them because of that. I only buy my spices from Penzey’s and will continue to support their business- they have the freshest, most high-quality spices ever. If you don’t want to hear anything political, then you don’t have to read their FB posts or subscribe to their emails- it’s really not that difficult. You can still enjoy their products- unless you have an issue w/ love and acceptance, I guess. :shrug:

Sorry but if you vote for an openly racist candidate, who wants to take health care insurance away from 23 million Americans, you don’t get to say you want what’s best for all of us,” Penzey wrote in an email on July 19. “You messed up. Take responsibility for your actions. Make amends. Move on. Then you can get back to thinking of yourself as decent.”

Wow, Cindy. The PP was clearly talking about the company, and people should know what the CEO has said, especially if OP is going to claim this is a company of “love and tolerance.” If you don’t want a response to you comment in a public forum, you should “move on.” Thanks.

lovetoallApril 14, 2018 at 11:55 am MST

So what does “I can’t imagine what type of person” does not align with Penzeys beliefs actually mean then? Please clarify for me since I must have mistaken that to be a bad thing

50ShadesofLipstickApril 14, 2018 at 11:54 am MST

Reading comprehension is important. The CEO said that voting for an openly racist candidate makes it pretty clear that you have chosen to support such views too- it isn’t a value judgment, it’s a simple statement of fact. Sorry if the truth hurts.

Always thinking you’re on the right side! Open your eyes and look at your own Party, it’s full of scumbags too!

YikesApril 14, 2018 at 12:06 pm MST

And definitions are a thing, too. I don’t think you know what “judgment” or “fact” or “truth” means. 😂 I also think you should get out and meet more people that don’t wholly align with you political views – you’ll probably find out they’re nice people, not racist, xenophobic, sexist or however you want to label them in order to simplify your worldview. Cheers.

FiftyApril 14, 2018 at 3:50 pm MST

Yikes- but at least I know what “racist” means. Come talk to me about diversity when you get out and meet more Muslims, Hispanics, and African Americans that have actually been directly impacted by 45’s racism, sexism, and xenophobia (instead of allowing your privilege to let you live in denial). I think that you should read a book or two- you’ll probably find that hatred and supremacism don’t belong in anyone’s worldview. Peace!

CathyApril 15, 2018 at 12:56 am MST

50ShadesofLipstick, YOU DO REALIZE OBAMA DEPORTED MORE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS THAN ANY OTHER PRESIDENT? DOES THAT MAKE HIM RACIST TOO? THE CEO OF THIS COMPANY SHOULD NOT BEING CALLING ANYONE DEMEANING NAMES ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE WRONG. IT IS NOT RACIST TO WANT HOMELAND SECURITY AND TO ENFORCE THE LAWS OF OUR LAND.

CathyApril 14, 2018 at 9:57 pm MST

Thank you so much for pointing out their political agenda. I wouldn’t order this free product if even the shipping was also free. The couldn’t pay me to take their product. I wish I could publicly debate them on the issues. I know I would win.

It’s NOT RACIST TO WANT HOMELAND SECURITY AND TO OBEY THE LAWS OF OUR LAND.
TO CATEGORIZE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AS RACIST IS DANGEROUS AND IRRESPONSIBLE. REGARDING HEALTHCARE IT WAS OBAMA WHO CREATED THE FAILING AND EXPENSIVE OBAMACARE. YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF WHY HE CREATED SUCH A MESS AND DEPENDED ON YOUNG PEOPLE SIGNING UP WHEN THEY CLEARLY DID NOT, HENCE THE FAILURE. IT WAS THE DEMOCRATS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE THAT DID NOT PUT THROUGH A NEW AFFORDABLE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE. YOU CAN THANK THEM FOR THIS MESS.

YIKES, DOES THE CEO OF THIS COMPANY REALIZE THAT TRUMP WOULDN’T HAVE TO FIX OBAMACARE IF IT WASN’T BROKEN AND ALL THE INSURANCE COMPANIES WEREN’T DROPPING IT WHICH RESULTED IN SKY HIGH PREMIUMS? A LOT OF STATES HAD ONLY ONE HEALTH INSURANCE CARRIER THAT COVERED OBAMACARE. OBAMA DEPENDED ON THE YOUNG PEOPLE TO SIGN UP FOR OBAMACARE BUT THEY DIDN’T WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE OF THIS HEALTH PLAN. TRUMP DID AND IS ATTEMPTING TO SAVE HEALTHCARE INSURANCE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS BUT OUR HOUSE AND SENATE DID NOT COOPERATE. TRUMP IS STILL ATTEMPTING TO FIX THE DISASTROUS OBAMACARE BUT TOO FEW ARE INFORMED ENOUGH TO KNOW THE TRUTH. MANY PEOPLE CHOSE TO BE TAXED RATHER THAN TAKE OBAMACARE BECAUSE OF THE HIGH COST PREMIUMS. REMEMBER WHEN OBAMA SAID NO ADDITIONAL TAX, YOU CAN KEEP YOUR HEALTH PLAN, YOU CAN KEEP YOUR DOCTOR? ALL LIES.

50ShadesofLipstick, Wow, who appointed you to sit in judgment? I thought the basis of being liberal was being tolerant of others? I guess the CEO of this company didn’t get the memo. Spreading hate is not a solution, it only divides.

I thought the basis of being a conservative was keeping the Govt out of every aspect of local govt and high moral values? Now look at how DT has increased the budget by 1 trillion $$ by giving tax breaks to his rich friends…and as far as morals are concerned, do i even need to say anything?

I love penzey’s spices. Some of my favorites are Arizona dreaming, cinnamon, chili powder, italian herb, Tuscan sunset and sweet curry. I love their hot cocoa mix…yum! Especially on this Northeast Wisconsin snowy, blistery day! They will often tuck in a small sample packet or two with your order. My BIL swears by their sandwich sprinkle. Oh, forgot to mention their jerk seasoning, too! And, their recipes, if you need ideas for how to use their seasonings. Another part of their message is “love people cook them tasty food”. And, that is one reason I cook – to nourish those I love.

Disappointed to see that Hip2Save continues to post deals from a company so entrenched in drama that tears our country and Hip2Savers apart every time a deal is posted. I come here to save, not for politics. NOT hip…

Agreed, whether Hip2save agrees or not, they are spreading and promoting Penzey’s views by posting his offers. People should read more than just this article that they have posted. I ordered their spices before reading about them and I was shocked by the letter that was included with my order, they are not about love and accepting. It’s a shame because they really have good products.

Just look how people begin to argue and divide here. Companies should stay neutral and disassociate themselves with companies that are not.

If you come here to save, then save. You are responsible for deciding if you should make a purchase. Hip2save is posting all deals, you want them to discriminate and not post deals because some people disagree? Can’t believe you are asking Hip2save to only post deals that align with your politics. Thank you Hip2save for focusing on deals and not politics. I don’t mind seeing the reason for the deal as shared by savers in these comments, but so glad to see Hip2save themselves just posted the deal.

Reread it, I said neutral. Look at the nasty responses and how this post divided their readers, the ones that don’t agree get blasted and that’s why I spoke up. This deal comes with an agenda, one that is not tolerance and love as Penzey states.

Penzey’s does have really good products. They have earned a lifetime customer in me by reaching out publicly to state their values and stand by them. In fact, I prefer companies that state their stances on issues such as racial justice because I have found that these are companies that tend to treat their employees better and provide a living wage. I don’t have much in this world when compared to some but I can spend what little I do have to help build the world I want to live in, as opposed to turning a blind eye. I found only one “nasty” response and that was from someone who didn’t support Penzey’s.

PS – this isn’t a “blast”; but I’m not going to stay quiet. I’m expressing my opinion just as you did.

Personally I don’t shop at Hobby Lobby anymore after they started the Supreme Court decision that a business does not have to provide birth control. There are still deals on here for Hobby Lobby, but you know what I do? Scroll past them! Hip2Save is posting about a deal, plain and simple. They are not outright supporting either side in this debate, but providing information about a free item, which is what their business model is.

For God’s sake, can we just have a place, where someone, can just enjoy, scrolling down comments, without politics involved?
It all comes down to judge people, for the Party they support and, not for who they are!
This is a shopping website, where you can get good deals and advice on products. I don’t want to hear, about this “guy” political point of view, or yours!

If people like you and Sarah are so offended by differing opinions in the comments section of a website, then you are too brittle for the Internet. H2S doesn’t have to censor their content to cater to your feelings or your views. You don’t want to hear about politics, so who forced you guys to click on this post and go through the comments section, or to buy the product?

I purchased from Penzey’s for 12 years before I realized their unkind political leanings. Some of the letters they published in their magazine were so untrue, and unkind. I wrote a letter to the CEO about it, and received even more political rantings. No more. I asked to be removed from their mailing list, and will no longer support this company with my hard earned money.

Guess what? Penzeys online sales have increased 60% since the CEOs political leanings have been revealed….so yes its been great all around…for the majority of us who didn’t vote for Trump and for Penzeys.

If you find an honest assessment of the politics you support to be hateful, then I can see why you don’t like Penzey’s. Me, I have increased my ordering quite a bit in support of its anti-bigotry stance so I am sure your business won’t be missed.

The owner of Penzeys is a windbag and so is Donald Trump (I mean Grump; and I voted for him and I would vote for him again) They should get together because I bet they have a lot in common. Ha ha.

I have been a Penzey’s customer before (Hey, free stuff, sign me up.) I just delete the e-mails and look for the free coupons. If he wants to get popular, by giving away stuff for free, so be it. I’m sure his accountant is cringing though.

I have always liked Penzey’s Spices for their quality. But i had no idea that they were politically aware and stand up for their beliefs…and for that hats off to them…i will be doing all i can to support their organisation. And to people who don’t agree with their political beliefs, i agree with them using their wallets to show their disagreement. Thats what free speech is all about. You cant complain when its only the opposition party using their First Amendment rights.

If people like you and Sarah are so offended by differing opinions in the comments section of a website, then you are too brittle for the Internet. H2S doesn’t have to censor their content to cater to your feelings or your views. You don’t want to hear about politics, so who forced you guys to click on this post and go through the comments section, or to buy the product?

I LOVE Penzey’s. I first stepped into their store to get a free pin right before I traveled on a bus with 2 friends for the Women’s March last January. I read some of their FB posts and thought they struck just the right note of encouragement and hope. As time has gone on, I have expanded my spice collection and my horizon through their many offers of free spices – Fox Point (nice tip about the eggs!); Sandwich Sprinkle; Sunny Paris and Sunny Spain…..I didn’t get the vanilla (although I heard it’s delicious!) and their cinnamon sampler boxes are on sale right now (I may just buy those at 3 for $20 to get the free shipping!). Now I use Penzey’s spices all the time; I’ve discovered all these new ways to use spices. I suppose if you don’t agree with the owner’s political leanings, you might find ways to criticize him and his business model. That’s your choice and that’s the America we live in right now because people seem to feel the need to speak up and criticize those that don’t agree with them. I’d like to see that change and the message “Love People – Cook them Tasty Food” is a great one!

It’s funny to me – the number of times I’ve been called a “snowflake”; it seems to me there’s a lot of snowflakes complaining about Penzey’s stance and H2S for daring to post a deal this good without giving a “trigger warning”.

I’ve been reading H2S since almost the beginning….never once have I seen a political post. The reaction by those that don’t agree with Penzey’s stance is way over the top. You guys are the ones who brought politics into this.

Also, you don’t see anyone jumping on posts for deals at Walmart and pointing out their despicable business practices. Or encouraging a boycott of deals from the brands owned by the Koch brothers. Seems to me you might want to save your indignation for a different group; one that wants to hear it.

Liz, I take offense with being called a racist and hateful by a company that doesn’t know me or my family. How dare they paint millions of people with the same brush and to unfairly categorize people they don’t know. In my opinion they are ignorant and they are teaching hate with their words and they are further dividing our country. They appear prejudice, hateful, and condescending and they are flat out WRONG. It doesn’t appear Walmart generates hate letters to their customers and potential customers on a very public platform. I am GREATLY OFFENDED.

I appreciate that Hip2Save carries on posting these deals in spite of the snowflakes that are crying about it. Hip2Save ALSO posts deals from Chik-fil-a, which is well known as an anti-gay corporation, and these cryers don’t seem to have a problem with that. I don’t like Chik-fil-a and don’t eat there because it does not align with my values, but I don’t complain about Hip2Save posting the deals for there because I acknowledge that other people may not have the same view on discrimination that I do. Hip2Save is a deal site. It posts deals. If you don’t like the political stance of the company offering the deals, then move along instead of crying about it. It is just like any other deal that is not relevant to you.

I USED to love Penzeys but I am so over companies injecting their political views into everything. I just want to buy spices, not get your political opinion. Sick of people being divided all the time everywhere we go. I think we have more in common than what divides us and I am just sick of it.